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Election process begins for city seats

Are you interested in serving your community? Brighton City Council nomination packets are now available from the City Clerk’s office on the fourth floor of City Hall, 500 S. Fourth Ave.

The packet includes a ward map and information on financial reporting requirements. Council winners are determined by votes in their respective wards of residence, and mayoral candidates are elected city-wide. Mayor and council members are elected to four-year terms.

Council and mayoral hopefuls are required to return their petitions with the names of 25 qualified electors from their specific wards (or from any of the four wards for mayoral candidates) by 5 p.m. Monday, Aug. 28.

Here are some key dates if you’d like to become a candidate:

Aug. 8 – First day that petitions for nominations may be circulated

Aug. 28 – Last day to circulate petitions for nominations; petitions must be filed with the City Clerk